Hortatory Exposition Text
Definition of Hortatory Exposition
Hortatory exposition is a text which represent the attempt of the writer to have the addressee do something or act in certain way.
Hortatory exposition is a text which represent the attempt of the writer to have the addressee do something or act in certain way.
Social Function :
To persuade the reader or listener
that something should or should not be the case
Language
Features of Hortatory Exposition:
1.
Focusing on the writer.
2.
Using action verb.
3.
Using modal adverb; certainly, surely, etc.
4.
Using temporal connective ; firstly, secondly, however, therefore, etc.
5.
Using evaluative word ; important, valuable, trustworthy, etc.
6.
Using passive voice.
7.
Using simple present tense.
8.
The use of modals and adverbs ; may, must should, etc.
9.
The use of emotive words ; worried, alarmed, etc.
10. The use of words that
qualify statements ; usual, probably, etc.
11. The use of subjective
opinions using pronouns I and we.
Generic
Structure:
1)
Thesis:
Statements or announcement of issue concern.
2)
Argument:
Reasons for concern that will lead to recommendation.
3)
Recommendation:
Statement of what should or should not happen or be done based on the given
arguments.
1) Thesis: thesis is similar to
tentative conclusion which needs to be proven by certain fact and argument. In
the end, it can be true or false
2) Arguments: this is the phase
which tries to examine and support that the thesis stated above is true.
3) Recommendation: this is what
should or should not be done in the hortatory text. This recommendation is
differentiating from analytical exposition.
Example
of Hortatory Exposition Text:
Mobile Phones Should Not be Banned in School
(Title)
Mobile phones is not used just for calling, but sending text, taking pictures,
accessing internet, and mush more. Many students bring their phones to school.
For them, mobile phones has many uses. So, mobile phones should not be banned
in school. Why do I said that? (Thesis)
Firstly, students call their parents for another needs. By mobile phones,
student can call their close relative of they need something to be brought to
school. In addition, mobile phones can be used to call their children when one
of their family were hit by disaster suddenly. An then, student can called
their parent to pick her up when want to go home. (Argument)
Secondly, increased of knowledge among students. When trying to find answer of
difficult task at school, mobile phone can be used as a connecting to search
the answer through GPRS or Wi-Fi networks. (Argument)
Finally, expand the network of friendship among students. School is the right
place to find friends. Average, student been at school about 7 hours or more.
So that, a lot of students found their friend in the school environment.
Therefore, communication between friends should be kept on of which using a
mobile phone. (Argument)
So, I think mobile phone should not be banned in school. But, use your phone in
the time and right place so that no one was disturbed. (Resommendation)
Explanation text
Explanation text (text explanation) is a
text that contains the processes associated with natural phenomena, soisal,
science, culture and more. An Explanation text is usually derived from the
corresponding author questions 'why' and 'how' of a phenomenon.
Communicative purpose of Explanation Text
Explanation communicative purpose of the text
is to explain the processes that occur in the formation or activity associated
with natural phenomena, social, scientific, cultural, and others aimed at
explaining.
Generic structur Explanation Text
There are three sections in the Text
Explanation sentence structure, namely:
1. A general statement
In a general statement contains a general
explanation of the phenomenon that will be discussed, this phenomenon could be
the introduction or explanation.
2. A squenced of explanation
A squenced of explanation contains an
explanation of why the phenomenon may occur or be created. A squenced of explanation
in the form of answers to the question 'why' and 'how' the author when making
an Explanation text. In squenced of explanation may consist of more than one
paragraph.
3. Closing
Actually closing was not listed in the generic
structure of the Explanation text, but most people assume that the last
paragraph of the Explanation text is closing, but it is part of squenced of
explantaion that contains the final steps described in the section squenced of
explanation.
Language features Explanation Text
In a text explanation, there are linguistic
traits as below, namely:
• Using simple present tense
• mengguankan abstract noun (nouns that
appear)
• Passive voice mengguanakan
• Using Action verbs
Example of Explanation Text
To increase your understanding of the
Explanation Text above explanation, the authors also include examples of
explanation text below:
Making Paper from woodchips
General statement
Woodchipping is a process used to OBTAIN pulp
and paper products from forest trees. The woodchipping process begins when the
trees are cut down in a selected area of the forest called a coupe.
Squence of explanation
Next the tops and branches of the trees are
cut out and then the logs are taken to the mill. At the mill the bark of the
logs is removed and the logs are taken to a chipper roomates cuts them into
small pieces called woodchips. The woodchips are then screened to remove dirt
and other impurities. At this stage they are either exported in this form or
changed into pulp by chemicals and heat. The pulp is then bleached and the
water content is removed.
Closing
Finally the pulp is rolled out to the make
paper.
Expressing of sympathy
There are some expressions to show our sympathy to other people. Some of
the examples are shown below.
Oh, I am sorry to
hear
that
That’s too
bad
What a pity of
you !
Be patient, it
would be better soon
I take my
sympathy to you
I sympathize with
your condition
I know how is
your feeling
It would be OK
soon.
There are also some responses to accept sympathy from other people. Here
the examples.
Thank you very
much
It’s very kind of
you
I hope so
That’s a pity,
isn’t it?
Thanks for your
sympathy
Thanks for your
support
I would be OK,
thank you very much for your support
Expressing of
sympathy
There
are some expressions to show our sympathy to other people. Some of the examples
are shown below.
ü Oh, I am sorry
to hear
that
ü That’s too
bad
ü What a
pity of you !
ü Be patient, it
would be better soon
ü I take my
sympathy to yo
ü I sympathize
with your condition
ü I know how
is your feeling
ü It would be OK
soon.
There are also some responses to accept sympathy from other people. Here the examples.
There are also some responses to accept sympathy from other people. Here the examples.
ü Thank you very
much
ü It’s very
kind of you
ü I hope so
ü That’s a pity,
isn’t it?
ü Thanks for your
sympathy
ü Thanks for your
support
ü I would be
OK, thank you very much for your support
The use of the expression should determine the context of situation. it will be different expression used in different context of situation. These expressions below show sequence of the formality, from the most formal to less formal situation
The use of the expression should determine the context of situation. it will be different expression used in different context of situation. These expressions below show sequence of the formality, from the most formal to less formal situation
Showing Affection (Giving Attention)
ü What should I do to cheer you up?
ü I really care about you?
ü Don't you worry. I'm with
you.
ü What's wrong with you?
ü Hope you will be fi ne.
ü Are you OK?
Agreeing
with an opinion
We use
these words and phrases to agree with someone else's point of view:
ü Of course.
ü You're absolutely right.
ü Yes, I agree.
ü I think so too.
ü That's a good point.
ü Exactly.
ü I don't think so either.
ü So do I.
ü I'd go along with that.
ü That's true.
ü Neither do I.
ü I agree with you entirely.
ü That's just what I was thinking.
ü I couldn't agree more.
Showing surprise
- Really?
- What?
- What a
surprise!
- Well I
never! / Blimey!
- That's the
last thing I expected
- You're kidding!
- I don't
believe it! / Are you serious?
- I'm
speechless!
- I'd never
have guessed.
- You don't
say!
- Really?
- Wow! That’s amazing!
- That’s incredible!
- No way!
- You’re joking!
Warning
ü Mind the
traffic!
ü Dont touch the wire!"
ü Keep away from the fire!" or
"Don't play with the lantern!"
ü "Look out!"
ü Beware of the wild animals!"
Giving advice
ü If I were in
your place
thanks
